Now it's their turn to try to fix the health care mess, Republicans, just like President Barack Obama, may discover that's easier said than done.

Republicans are pressing ahead with one of the most ambitious and risky long-term spending agendas in memory

Teachers, firefighters, police and state employees may soon be contributing to their pensions for the first time under a bill passed Thursday.

The Florida Senate on Wednesday moderated a bill that would require public employees to contribute to the Florida Retirement System, now fully supported by taxpayers.

A bill requiring Delaware state employees to contribute more for their pension and health care cleared a House committee with little discussion Wednesday.

The South Dakota Retirement System has recovered all its losses from the nation's economic downturn, putting it on track to be fully funded to cover future benefit payments.

The Congressional Budget Office says future retirees could pay more for health care under a new House Republican budget proposal.

If your health insurer says "no" to a claim, don't be afraid to appeal it -- under the right circumstances, such appeals can succeed.